Sugarcreek girl honored for saving a life

Allison Wengerd of Sugarcreek was presented the American Red Cross Lifesaving Certificate of Merit Award Thursday.

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Posted Dec. 18, 2010 at 12:01 AM
Updated Dec 18, 2010 at 6:04 PM

Posted Dec. 18, 2010 at 12:01 AM
Updated Dec 18, 2010 at 6:04 PM

NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH

Allison Wengerd of Sugarcreek was presented the American Red Cross Lifesaving Certificate of Merit Award Thursday. She received the award for saving the life of her sister, Mya, 3, last summer as a direct result of Red Cross training in health and safety programs.

The award presentation was made by Chad Conrad, executive director of the Muskingum Lakes chapter of the Red Cross, at the chapter's holiday open house at 1451 4th St. NW, New Philadelphia.

Since 1911, the Red Cross has presented the Certificate of Merit to more than 12,000 individuals who have saved or sustained a life. The award is the organization’s highest honor.